Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001GH9P
Model Year Start: 2020 Model: Corolla Prod Date Range: [01/2019 - 03/2019]
Title: 2ZR-FAE (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: P0115,P0117,P0118; Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit; 2020 MY Corolla [01/2019 - 03/2019]

DTC

P0115

Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit

DTC

P0117

Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input

DTC

P0118

Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input

DESCRIPTION

A thermistor, whose resistance value varies according to the engine coolant temperature, is built into the engine coolant temperature sensor. The structure of the thermistor in the engine coolant temperature sensor and its connection to the ECM are the same as those of the intake air temperature sensor.

HINT:

When DTC P0115, P0117 or P0118 is stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the engine coolant temperature is estimated to be 80°C (176°F) by the ECM. Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

Memory

P0115

Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit

An open or short in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
  • Engine coolant temperature sensor
  • ECM

Comes on

DTC stored

P0117

Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input

A short in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic).

  • Short in engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
  • Engine coolant temperature sensor
  • ECM

Comes on

DTC stored

P0118

Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input

An open in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open in engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
  • Engine coolant temperature sensor
  • ECM

Comes on

DTC stored

HINT:

When any of these DTCs are output, check the engine coolant temperature using the Techstream. Enter the following menus on the Techstream: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.

Temperature Displayed

Malfunction

-40°C (-40°F)

  • Short to +B in THW circuit
  • Open in THW circuit
  • Open in ETHW circuit

Higher than 135°C (275°F)

Short to ground in THW circuit

If the Data List value is normal it may be due to a temporary recovery from the malfunction condition. Check for intermittent problems.

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MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The engine coolant temperature sensor is used to monitor the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature sensor has a thermistor with a resistance that varies according to the temperature of the engine coolant. When the engine coolant temperature is low, the resistance in the thermistor increases. When the temperature is high, the resistance decreases. These variations in resistance are reflected in the output voltage from the sensor. The ECM monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant temperature sensor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit, illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs

P0115: Engine coolant temperature sensor range check (chattering)

P0117: Engine coolant temperature sensor range check (low voltage)

P0118: Engine coolant temperature sensor range check (high voltage)

Required Sensors/Components (Main)

Engine coolant temperature sensor

Required Sensors/Components (Related)

-

Frequency of Operation

Continuous

Duration

0.5 seconds

MIL Operation

Immediate

Sequence of Operation

None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Monitor runs whenever the following DTCs are not stored

None

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P0115

Engine coolant temperature sensor voltage [Engine coolant temperature]

Less than 0.14 V, or higher than 4.91 V [Higher than 135°C (275°F), or less than -60°C (-76°F)]

P0117

Engine coolant temperature sensor voltage [Engine coolant temperature]

Less than 0.14 V [Higher than 135°C (275°F)]

P0118

Engine coolant temperature sensor voltage [Engine coolant temperature]

Higher than 4.91 V [Less than -60°C (-76°F)]

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

Engine coolant temperature sensor voltage [Engine coolant temperature]

0.14 to 4.91 V [-60 to 135°C (-76 to 275°F)]

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Turn the Techstream on.
  4. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
  5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  7. Turn the Techstream on.
  8. Wait 0.5 seconds or more.
  9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
  10. Read the pending DTCs.

    HINT:

    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
  11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
  12. Input the DTC: P0115, P0117 or P0118.
  13. Check the DTC judgment result.

    Techstream Display

    Description

    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed
    • System normal

    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed
    • System abnormal

    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed
    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions

    N/A

    • Unable to perform DTC judgment
    • Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    HINT:

    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
  14. If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE or N/A and no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs.

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    HINT:

    • If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • If DTC P0117 is stored, check that the engine does not overheat (the DTC P0117 may be stored due to engine overheating).
  • Read Freeze Frame Data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as Freeze Frame Data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, Freeze Frame Data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE

1.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (COOLANT TEMP)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.

Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List

Tester Display

Coolant Temp

(e) Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

Standard Value:

Between 75 and 100°C (167 and 212°F) with warm engine.

Result

Proceed to

-40°C (-40°F)

A

Higher than 135°C (275°F)

B

Between 75 and 100°C (167 and 212°F)

C

HINT:

  • If there is an open circuit, the Techstream indicates -40°C (-40°F).
  • If there is a short circuit, the Techstream indicates higher than 135°C (275°F).
B

GO TO STEP 4

C

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

A

2.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS)

(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

(b) Connect terminals 1 and 2 of the engine coolant temperature sensor connector on the wire harness side.

*1

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

*2

ECM

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor)

-

-

(c) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(d) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(e) Turn the Techstream on.

(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.

Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List

Tester Display

Coolant Temp

(g) Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

Standard Value:

Higher than 135°C (275°F)

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor.

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OK

REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

NG

3.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)

(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

C46-2 - C77-120 (THW)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C46-1 - C77-119 (ETHW)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C46-2 or C77-120 (THW) - Other terminals

Always

10 kΩ or higher

OK

REPLACE ECM

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

4.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)

(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

*1

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

*2

ECM

(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(d) Turn the Techstream on.

(e) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.

Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List

Tester Display

Coolant Temp

(f) Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

Standard Value:

-40°C (-40°F)

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor.

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OK

REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

NG

5.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)

(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

C46-2 or C77-120 (THW) - Body ground and other terminals

Always

10 kΩ or higher

OK

REPLACE ECM

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR